New finding may help in dengue fever fight

WASHINGTON – A new study by scientists from Imperial College London has found that some of the human immune system’s defences against the virus that causes dengue fever actually help the virus to infect more cells.

According to the researchers, their new findings could help with the design of a vaccine against …. Source  : New finding may help in dengue fever fight.

Lose weight quickly, not gradually, for long-term success

WASHINGTON – The key to long-term weight loss and maintenance is to lose weight quickly, not gradually, in the initial stages of obesity treatment, suggests a new study.

As part of the study, Lisa Nackers and colleagues, from the University of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Lose weight quickly, not gradually, for long-term success.

Quick weight loss ensures lasting results

WASHINGTON – If you thought the best way to lose and maintain weight was the slow and steady approach, then think again.

A new study by Lisa Nackers and colleagues from the University of Florida suggests that the key to long-term weight loss and maintenance is to lose weight quickly, not gradually, in the initial stages …. Original source  : Quick weight loss ensures lasting results.

Kerala’s HIV positive Bency no more

KOLLAM – Fifteen-year-old Bency, one of the two HIV positive children who fought a gritty battle against schools in Kerala for ostracising them, is no more. Her funeral is likely to be held Saturday, her grandmother said Friday.

Bency was admitted to the Thiruvananthapuram Medical College hospital last week after her condition deteriorated and her weight … Read : Kerala’s HIV positive Bency no more.

Long-term use of certain contraception jabs linked to increased fracture risk

WASHINGTON – DMPA, a commonly used injectible contraceptive, is associated with higher risk of bone fracture when used alone, and not in combination with estrogens, according to a new study.

The study was presented at the World Congress on Osteoporosis (IOF WCO-ECCEO10) in Florence, Italy.

Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) is a progestin-only long acting reversible hormonal contraceptive …. Read the original article  : Long-term use of certain contraception jabs linked to increased fracture risk.

Blame the recession? AARP survey says sex for 45-and-older set is less frequent, less fun

Survey: Sexual satisfaction ebbs for 45-plus set

NEW YORK – Americans 45 and older are far more open to sex outside of marriage than they were 10 years ago, but they’re engaging in sex less often and with less satisfaction, according to a major new survey by AARP.
What’s the problem?
AARP’s sex and relationship expert, sociologist Pepper …. Original source  : Blame the recession? AARP survey says sex for 45-and-older set is less frequent, less fun.

NY man who infected 13 women with HIV gets trial in state’s bid to lock him up indefinitely

NY sex offender to get trial for civil confinement

BUFFALO, N.Y. – A sex offender who infected at least 13 women with the AIDS virus in western New York will get a trial on the state’s efforts to have him confined beyond his prison term.
Nushawn Williams completed a 12-year prison sentence last month after pleading guilty … Original source on Gaea Times at : NY man who infected 13 women with HIV gets trial in state’s bid to lock him up indefinitely.

LA County probes claims that hospital workers set up makeshift beauty salon in baby ward

LA County probes alleged beauty salon in baby ICU

LOS ANGELES – Two county hospital workers were placed on paid leave after anonymous complaints that they set up a makeshift beauty salon in an intensive care ward for newborns, authorities said.
The two complaints said manicures and eyebrow waxes were given to nurses and doctors in the …. Source article  : LA County probes claims that hospital workers set up makeshift beauty salon in baby ward.

‘Stop misuse of essential oils in health products’

NEW DELHI – The Essential Oil Association of India (EOAI) Thursday demanded a change in the Drug and Cosmetics Act in the country to stop the misuse of essential oils in health and beauty products.

Essential oils are aroma producing natural oils like lavender which are in high demand in the perfume and cosmetics industry.
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29 girls sick after mid-day meal in Delhi school

NEW DELHI – At least 29 girls of a government school in central Delhi were Thursday admitted to hospital after they consumed contaminated food served to them under the mid-day meal scheme.

“Around 29 girl students from Government Girls Higher Secondary School near Darya Ganj were admitted in Lok Nayak hospital when they complained of vomiting … Original article on : 29 girls sick after mid-day meal in Delhi school.